ADVANCED MERIT: CHURCH
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 1.  Make a report on the history of your local church, stating when it was
     organized, who the first pastor was, etc.  Photos of its original building
     and of special events would be helpful.

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 2.  Demonstrate your knowledge of your church by answering the following questions.

     a. When and where was the Assemblies of God organized?

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     b. Give the approximate number of Assemblies of God churches today and the
        estimated national Sunday School attendance.

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     c. Explain the requirements for membership in your local Assemblies of God
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 3.  Explain the importance of church membership.

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 4.  Do two of the following:

     a. ___  Serve for 2 months as a member of a church choir, band, quartet, etc.

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     b. ___  Serve as an usher for a 1-week series of special meetings.

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     c. ___  Direct traffic or parking during 4 special church functions.

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     d. ___  Take photos of 2 special church events-such as vacation Bible school,
             youth rally, fellowship meeting, homecoming and arrange them for display.

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     e. ___  Hold an office in your youth group.

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 5.  Explain how your church is financed.

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 6.  Demonstrate your stewardship by paying the tithe on your earnings to your
     church.

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 7.  Give a Scripture reference for tithing:   ________________________  _____:_____

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 8.  Explain the purpose of each department in your church, such as:

     a.  Sunday School  ____________________________________________________________

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     b.  Men's Ministries  _________________________________________________________

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     c.  Women's Ministries  _______________________________________________________

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     d.  Youth Ministries  _________________________________________________________

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 9.  Explain why the Assemblies of God is one of the fastest-growing church
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10.  Read the Our Church Heritage packet, available from the national Royal Rangers
     Office, and answer any 10 questions selected by your commander from the booklet.

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11.  Spend at least 10 hours promoting your church in visitation, etc.

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12.  Become a member of the church you attend.

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